The College Chef: Dorm Cooking for College Students

Want some quick and easy recipes to make in your college dorm? Here are three healthy recipes for you to try! Breakfast Oatmeal Recipe  INGREDIENTS: 1⁄2 cup   rolled oats 1 cup   water (or unsweetened coconut or almond milk) 1 teaspoon   coconut oil (or butter) 1⁄4 teaspoon   salt 1 tablespoon   chopped walnuts (optional) 1 tablespoon   hemp seeds (optional) 2 tablespoons   fresh blueberries (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Combine oats, water, and salt in sauce pan Bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins Stir in optional toppings Let sit for 2 minutes before serving This recipe is a quick and easy way for a college student to eat a healthy but still yummy breakfast. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook, which can be helpful for students with early classes who need to eat something before they leave the dorm. The toppings can be substituted for whatever you like as well, so it can be more personalized. Another option can be to put ...

Cooking in college can be overwhelming, that's why The College Chef is here to help! We have compiled a list of our favorite kitchen must-haves for college students. We want to help cooking in college be practical, easy, and fun! Here is a list of ten items a college student should consider buying when it comes to cooking: 1. From Crook to Cook Snoop Dogg Cook Book - $15 (Amazon) This cookbook has a variety of recipes for people to try. It has a bunch of fun different combinations to try as well as fun names for each recipe. The book itself is not big so it is portable and easy to travel with. There are some beginner recipes as well as more intermediate and advanced ones so the book can appeal to anyone regardless of how good at cooking you are. 2. Mr. Coffee Maker - $20 (Target) This small coffee maker can make up to 5 cups of coffee at one time. It is small and portable, perfect for a college dorm! It is also not too expensive which is good for college students on a budget. It ca...

Healthy eating in college can certainly be a challenge. Students have limited resources as the meal plan options on campus aren't always great, as well as them not having access to a full kitchen. Students are busy and on a budget. We here at The College Chef want you to make the most of your college experience, and by staying healthy we believe you can achieve that. Here are some helpful tips on how to get the proper nutrition you need as an on-the-go college student... 1. Take Advantage of the Dining Hall While people assume that college dining halls only offer pizza, burgers, and burritos, there is actually a multitude of nutritious options for students to choose from. Instead of heading for the chicken nuggets and fries, students should opt for a balanced meal including vegetables, protein, and healthy fats. Consider getting brown rice with vegetables such as broccoli, potatoes, green beans, asparagus, brussels sprouts, or any other delicious vegetables the dining hall offers....